Most of the attention, flurry and investment around blockchain technology is in the West, where people are investing in cryptocurrencies and focused on a slew of novel applications, like using a blockchain to track vegetables from the field to store shelves. But the greatest impact of blockchain technology will be in developing countries, such as Zimbabwe and Venezuela. At least, that is the view of David Crosbie, a lecturer at the University of Pennsylvania. He thinks blockchain technology w
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Santander to Roll Out Ripple-Powered App in 4 Countries
Santander UK is working with Ripple to allow customers to make international payments using a new mobile app.
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Venezuelan President Maduro Calls For 10 Countries To Embrace His Oil-Backed Coin
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South Korea Tells Two Dozen Countries and the IMF to Regulate Cryptocurrency Trading
We have witnessed dozens of global attempts to regulate cryptocurrencies in recent years. None of these efforts have been positive whatsoever. South Korea now urges other countries, as well as the IMF, to curb cryptocurrency trading. An interesting stance, although it may turn out rather positive for the future of Bitcoin and altcoins. Whether any of the addressed parties will take action, is something else entirely.
In a way, curbing cryptocurrency trading is all governments can do right now. Rather than take China’s lead, following South Korea may not be a bad idea. More specifically, the local financial regulator wants to prevent money laundering, terrorist funding, et cetera. Cross-border cyber transactions involving cryptocurrency have become rather problematic in South Korea over the past few months. It is unclear if any other region of the world has to deal with similar issues right now.
Regulating Cryptocurrency Trading Won’t be Easy
An international coordination to regulate cryptocurrency trading will not be easy to achieve. Very few countries are actively concerned about this new form of money. The laissez-faire attitude reigns supreme in this regard. If countries were to work together, however, interesting things could happen. It will be either beneficial or destructive for the cryptocurrency ecosystem. In this day and age, there is no middle path when it comes to governments, regulation, and cryptocurrency.
With South Korea attempting to initiate discussions, a big first step has been taken. Addressing the way people can buy and exchange cryptocurrency seems to be the top priority. No country can afford to ignore this new form of money any longer. Preventing speculative transactions is another important aspect to keep in mind. Right now, all cryptocurrencies are mainly valued based on hype and speculation. It creates very volatile markets where money can be earned and lost very quickly.
Although it is commendable to tap the IMF in this regard, that institution most likely won’t intervene. More specifically, the IMF maintains a level-headed approach to cryptocurrency trading. They have announced not to take any drastic actions for the foreseeable future. At the same time, the organization doesn’t dismiss Bitcoin and other currencies either. Whether or not other regulators will respond to South Korea’s action, remains to be determined. For the time being, it seems very little will change.
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Viola.AI, the A.I Blockchain Marketplace for Love partners with Matchmaking Institute to bring thousands of trained dating experts from 46 countries
The World’s First Blockchain-based Dating & Relationship Project Announces Major Partnership
The World’s First A.I-driven marketplace, Viola.AI is happy to announce the exciting and strategic partnership with Matchmaking Institute to bring aboard thousands of certified matchmakers and dating experts from over 46 countries from around the world onto the platform’s ecosystem.
Matchmaking Institute, based in New York, is the only state-licensed matchmaking school in the world which has certified thousands of matchmakers who then continued to start and thrive in their own matchmaking businesses.
One of the key features of Viola.AI is Community Crowd Wisdom. Viola.AI works with its community to generate dating and relationship content for every user based on their relationship stage. Through this collaboration with Matchmaking Institute, users can gain access to the matchmaking experts and professionals to ask questions, recommendations and even request for their service, wherever they are in the world.
This partnership has enormous benefits for both Viola.AI and Matchmaking Institute. With the vast experience and knowledge from the matchmakers, the community of Viola.AI will grow tremendously. While the matchmakers can interact and communicate with singles who need help and advice on their dating journey directly. Having thousands of matchmakers and relationship experts from over 46 countries also enable them to offer their relevant dating services to the users in the same country.
Through the interaction and knowledge exchange between users and the certified matchmakers brought in by Matchmaking Institute, Viola.AI will learn from the best and highest rated answers and reward the users and matchmakers with VIOLA tokens for their efforts and wisdom.
This will be the first time that Matchmaking Institute collaborates on an ICO project.
CEO & Co-Founder of Viola.AI Violet Lim said, “I am very excited to share this partnership with Lisa and Matchmaking Institute. Being the first Asian to be certified by the Matchmaking Institute, my certification by the institute gave me a strong foundation that set me on this journey to start my dating company Lunch Actually 13 years ago. I am confident that this partnership, along with the network of matchmakers and dating coaches coming on board will bring tremendous value to the ecosystem of Viola.AI and help billions of singles achieve greater success in their dating journey!”
“What attracted me most to this collaboration is that our network of matchmakers under the Matchmaking Institute will now be able to tap into a global ecosystem and community facilitated by Viola.AI. Together, we can now reach out to help singles around the world find their lifelong happiness,” Founder & President of Matchmaking Institute, Lisa Clampitt concluded.
Founder & President of Matchmaking Institute, Lisa Clampitt will join Viola.AI as an advisor.
To read more about The Matchmaking Institute, visit their website here.
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About Viola.AI
Viola.AI is an ever-improving, decentralized and secure A.I. Driven Marketplace that gives data-driven advice, recommendations, concierge and matches to helps singles to be effective and efficient in finding love while also helping couples to sustain and better their relationships with their significant other.
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Bitcoin Mining Uses More Power Than Most African Countries
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IBM is using the technology behind bitcoin to help businesses in countries with weak banking …
IBM is using the technology behind bitcoin to help farmers and other small businesses in underdeveloped countries participate in global trade.
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Mexico to Join Club of Countries with Bitcoin Regulation
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LocalBitcoins Weekly Trading Volume Reaches new Heights in a few Countries
It has been another good week for traders on the LocalBitcoins platform. Multiple countries have reached a new all-time high […]
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